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Amoebiasis (amoebic dysentery) is caused by

  • A Salmonella, a bacterium causing typhoid
  • B Entamoeba histolytica
  • C Plasmodium, the parasite causing malaria
  • D Ascaris, a roundworm causing intestinal infection

Correct answer: B. Entamoeba histolytica

Explanation: Amoebiasis is caused by Entamoeba histolytica, a protozoan. It infects the large intestine, causing diarrhoea with blood and mucus. It spreads through contaminated food and water. Treatment: metronidazole.

Concept context

Pathogens, infectious diseases, non-infectious diseases, drugs, cancer, and public health. High NEET importance.

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